SOP-Metal invests in an automated press brake cell to boost efficiency and productivity

SOP-Metal is investing in a new robotic press brake cell to automate its sheet metal production and increase efficiency in high-volume series.

The solution will reduce manual workload, improve repeatability, and streamline production processes.

The cell will consist of:

▪️Industrial robot

▪️Electric press brake

▪️Insertion press

The robot will handle all material handling – from picking metal sheets and transferring them between bending steps, to stacking the finished components onto pallets.

This investment is part of SOP-Metal’s ongoing strategy to modernize its machinery, increase the automation level, and meet customer needs with higher volume orders and more consistent quality.

“This is a logical next step in our automation journey. The new robotic cell helps us scale up large series production, reduce ergonomic strain, and ensure consistent, high-quality components in every batch,” says Sami Kuntola, CEO of SOP-Metal.

The delivery of the cell is scheduled for the end of this year, with production ramp-up expected by early 2026.